Samantha Rivera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Adept Emergency Room Technician and Paramedic with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and CPR, demonstrated during tenure at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Excelled in delivering life-saving measures and improving patient outcomes through advanced support and compassionate care. Skilled in both technical procedures and effective patient communication, ensuring high-quality emergency medical services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
University Of Chicago Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2023
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Paramedic
Chicago Fire Department
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant Program
Northwestern Healthcare Clinical Schools
Chicago07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM06.2001
Skills
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- CPR
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Collecting medical samples
- Venipuncture
Certification
- Certified Flight Paramedic, University of New Mexico Hospital, 2004- Present
- PALS and ACLS Training, 2001-present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
University Of Chicago Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2023
Paramedic
Chicago Fire Department
09.2017 - 11.2023
Certificate - Medical Assistant Program
Northwestern Healthcare Clinical Schools
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Technology
Central New Mexico Community College
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